Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad

TISS HyderabadEstablished| 2008 (2008)

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Address|

Nagarjuna Sagar Rd, Brahmana Pally, Turkayamjal

Hyderabad

Telangana

501510

India

17°16′03″N 78°36′55″E﻿ / ﻿17.2675577°N 78.615264°E﻿ / 17.2675577; 78.615264
Campus| Urban, 100 acres (40.5 ha)
Website| Official site

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad (India)

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Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad, also known as TISS Hyderabad, is a social sciences college located in Hyderabad, Telangana.[1][2]

## History

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TISS Hyderabad was established in 2012 as an off-campus institution at the invitation of the former government of Andhra Pradesh.[3][4]

## Campus

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The current location is in Brahmanapally Road, Turkayamjal, Nagarjuna Sagar Road, Hyderabad.[5] A fully-fledged campus is under construction in 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land in Kothur, Mahabubnagar.[6][7]

## Perspectives Initiatives (A Platform for Insightful Dialogue on Policy and Social Issues)

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Perspectives invites eminent academics, policy professionals, and development practitioners to speak on themes related to topical policy and social concerns. As of date, we have hosted more than 90 lectures/discussions under the aegis of “Perspectives”. The perspectives forum has till date hosted Prof. Dani Rodrik ( Harvard University), Dr Nachiket Mor (Ex MD, ICICI Bank, and Ex-Director Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, India), Prof. Veen Das (Johns Hopkins University), Prof. Bhramar Mukherjee ( University of Michigan), Sudhir Kakkar.[8][9]

## Inter-disciplinary centres

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* School of Educational Studies
* School of Livelihoods and Development
* School of Public Policy and Governance
* School of Gender Studies

## Schools

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* School of Educational Studies
* School of Livelihood Studies & Development
* School of Gender Studies
* School of Human Resource Management
* School of Public Policy and Governance

## See also

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* Tata Institute of Social Sciences
* List of institutions of higher education in Telangana

## References

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1. ^ "Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Hyderabad, Guwahati, Tuljapur". campus.tiss.edu. Archived from the original on 23 January 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
2. ^ "TISS Hyderabad holds convocation, V-C hails institute's diversity". The Indian Express. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
3. ^ "TISS Hyderabad holds 10th Convocation; launches dual degree programme". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
4. ^ "TISS celebrates academic triumphs of 136 students at convocation ceremony". The Times of India. 16 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
5. ^ "Telangana: Goons on prowl make commute to Tata Institute of Social Science traumatic for girl students".
6. ^ "Welcome to Tata Institute of Social Sciences — Tata Institute of Social Sciences". Tiss.edu. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
7. ^ tiss brochure
8. ^ "50th Perspectives: Addressing Extreme Poverty | School of Public Policy and Governance". www.tiss.edu. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
9. ^ "Inaugural Address (2017-19): Perspectives' Lecture Series | School of Public Policy and Governance". www.tiss.edu. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.

## External links

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* Official web site

Portals:

* Hyderabad
* Education